North Carolina Hospitals And Cancer Centers

Medicine is not only a science, but also the art of letting our own individuality interact with the individuality of the patient.

— Albert Schweitzer

In this section, we list an overview of North Carolina hospitals and cancer centers along with the services each offers to breast cancer patients. Unless otherwise noted, this information was verified with each of the hospitals and cancer centers. However, any portion of this information could change without our knowledge. To find a contact person at each facility that is familiar with breast cancer services, call the facility or the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service at 800.4.CANCER.

The listings for hospitals and cancer centers are arranged according to county location. We include codes that represent the breast cancer-related services provided. If you have more specific questions about the services available at a particular facility, call the hospital at the number listed.

The National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Centers Program includes more than 50 NCI-designated cancer centers across the country. North Carolina is fortunate to have three: Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center (Durham), UNC’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (Chapel Hill) and Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center (Winston-Salem). These centers are some of the most comprehensive treatment and research centers in the country.

Note: Information provided, was carefully considered and verified by representatives from each facility. Every effort has been made to present accurate informaton. However, please call to verify services.

Some hospitals in North Carolina are not listed because they do not provide breast cancer services, they were planning to close soon, or they did not respond to our survey requesting updated information.

The military’s Tricare healthcare system uses a combination of military hospitals, clinics and civilian professionals to treat service members, retirees and family members of both, and select others. Active-duty service members have priority. Active-duty dependents and retirees also can use the Uniformed Services Family Health Plan through former Public Health Service hospitals. Some, as well as most veterans, also may be eligible for care through the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Service members who leave the military before retirement can enroll in the Continued Health Care Benefit Program to bridge the gap between the time they leave service and when they find health insurance through a civilian employer.

Copyright 2011, Jamie Konarski Davidson, Elizabeth Mahanna, Breast Cancer Resource Partnership of North Carolina, and UNC’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Portions of the Breast Cancer Resource Directory of North Carolina may be copied without permission for educational purposes only. The Breast Cancer Resource Directory of North Carolina is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through the Breast Cancer Resource Directory of North Carolina should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your healthcare provider.